Taking on an established yard with established clients can be a great way of entering the livery yard ‘market’, whilst others start afresh with a brand new yard and a brand new business. Either way, running a livery yard isn’t just about the horses, but more importantly about the overall management of the horses, facilities […]

Horses are one of the most beautiful and fascinating creatures on earth and have been linked to humans for thousands of years in both a working and leisure environment. They have been used in so many different ways for all these years. It is true that technology has made us less dependent on them for […]

Confused by the new legislation for Horse Passports? Unsure who should hold passports as a yard owner or horse owner? Below we outline the basics of a Horse Passport and answer some of the most commonly asked questions… Since the introduction of the Horse Passport in 2004, all equines in the UK require one. This […]

When many people think of strangles, they think of yards on shut down, horses with pus-filled ulcers and expensive vet visits. Strangles can be a debilitating illness for horses but can be equally as debilitating for livery yards and their owners as well. There are over 600 confirmed cases of Strangles in the UK every […]

Whether you are a horse owner and livery client, member of staff or the yard owner, there is always the possibility that you could be first on the scene of an emergency. Whether it is human or equine life at risk, or another unforeseen event such as horses loose on the road or a fire, […]

The introduction of a Livery Yard Handbook to clients can be a great resource for both yard owners and clients. Whilst livery contracts are becoming more commonplace, the inclusion of yard rules and specifics can often make these long documents and changes to situations or yard routines can make them quickly out of date. As […]